Photographer's Note

historical centre of Athens

The historical centre of Athens can be divided into three areas, all totally different from each other and fine examples of the three main historical periods:

1) The archaeological area, the green belt of the city, is a concentration of the most magnificent monuments of classical Greece situated inside an enormous pedestrian area which links parks, green areas and archaeological sites. It's a unique place of extraordinary beauty! Within the park there are the capital's main archaeological museums.

click here for details 2) The ancient quarters, nearly all pedestrianized, have been well preserved and are full of exceptional samples of Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Neoclassical architecture. They are the ideal place for people who want to discover Athens of old times.

3) The Modern Area of the historical centre has been the institutional, commercial and vital centre of the capital for the last two centuries. Unlike the other two areas, it has maintained a rich architectural energy throughout the years, and today can offer the onlooker original contrasts between classical and post-modern aesthetics, with colonnades and reflecting glass façades. The area is dominated by tall modern buildings literally leaning against 19th century villas; it should be explored in depth and appreciated for its continual evolution, , which gives us an insight, with each detail, into the way humankind is developing in a vital architectural contest.

Hello Costantino,
Good use of partial desaturation to make the balloons the focal point whilst giving the rest of the scene with its interesting mix of architecture a nostalgic look. The patterned tiles in the pavement make a good set of lead lines drawing the viewer into the action.

Hello Costantino, very good photograph of this interesting composition in the center of town, very well captured in this interesting and beautiful image with good sharpness, light and color. Very good and interesting job well done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good evening and happy start to the week.
Warm greetings from southern Spain.
Angel.

Hello Costantino,
A famous square in the center of Athens with a great view. I remember this place from my visits. But I did forget the curving lines on the pavement.
I like your idea of partial desaturation for this picture with only the balloons in colour.
Best regards, Paul

Hello Costantino,
This is a fine photo with a clever use of partial desaturation. The old buildings are beautiful and the conversion to B&W tells us of their old age and the history of Athens, whereas seeing the balloons in all their colours reminds us of life going on presently in the city. It's a well composed photo very nicely rendered.
Kind regards,
Gert

Hello Constantino,
I like the partial desaturation effect on this photo. It makes the balloons stand out so well. The architecture of the BG building and the pattern on teh cobbled path in the FG are the other attractive elements of this photo. Good photo showing a nice view of the square, I like it. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Subho

Hi Costantino
A perfect subject for selective color, and I see that Dora the Explorer is included in the bunch, the same as when I see these balloon sellers in Dublin, Dora always peers out from the middle! Your PP work here makes the balloons stand out perfectly from this fine architectural B&W scene. Like mentioned above, the wavey lines create a fascinating lead into the image too.

Hello Costantino.
A wonderful composition with the image of the old mosque and the bazaar view of the Acropolis in the background, a fantastic job of post processing with the image in B & W, except balloons, that give a nice chromatic touch.
The brightness and sharpness are also perfect.
Have a good night.
Best wishes.
Luis.

Hello Costantino,
I like the use of selective color here. I think I have seen a photo from a similar angle from compatriot of yours. I understand the building on the right is a subway station and the one on the left is a former mosque now used as a museum.
Regards,
MT

Hi Constantino (or Costantino?),
very attractive spot with interesting architecture, I like especially the Byzantine style as it is completely absent in the north and seems always so exotic to me. Nice idea with the balloons colored and everything else desaturated. I have to finally learn how to do it :) I like also the wavy curves on the pavement which make a nice foreground.
Very well done!
M

Oh, yes, it's so familiar part of Athens. I know this place and I remember this ancient church. We were here with Danos during our TE-meeting, excellent colors management. Well done, Costantino.
Best wishes,
Serghei